Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant, Data Management

Department

Research Support | Guan Academic Group | Applied Biology Program | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Compensation Range

$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 13, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

March 31, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
This position will provide technical support to data management plan development, data management, and assist Post-Doctoral Fellows with the development of machine learning methods.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Leluo Guan). Will work with Post-Doctoral Fellows to establish omics data storage, transfer and management, and develop machine learning models for microbiome research at UBC campus.

Work Performed

• Assists in developing a data management plan, backing up microbiome and omics data to the UBC Chinook system, and creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) for data storage and management.
• Conducts literature reviews on machine learning methods and prepares datasets for each identified approach.
• Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Incorrect decisions, particularly in the field, would likely be costly in terms of wasted time and flawed data. It is important that the individual is sharp, energetic and conscientious. Inappropriate judgment will cause missing data or biased results; missed deadlines which will delay timelines in the Professor’s research project.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Guan).

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree in Computation Biology is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Must have accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and decide on how to best use time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be physically fit with excellent stamina, able to perform work for extended periods of time in any weather conditions.
• Advanced level of computer experience is required (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Email, Internet, using various digital servers)